The lands surrounding the Central Dominance, which held the capital, Luthadel, contained the seven Ashmounts; Tyrian, Zerinah, Faleast, Doriel, Morag, Kalling and Torinost. These seven mountains spewed ash into Scadrial's atmosphere, cooling the world down. This was the Lord Ruler's solution to his alterations of the planet's orbit.

Canals were used extensively, as the ash built up quickly away from civilization.

The Lord Ruler suppressed most technological advances, killing everyone who discovered gunpowder and the knowledge associated with it.[1] He did allow some advances such as the implementation of canneries, allowing for the easy storage of food. The currency includes Boxings and Clips.